A Leicestershire fish and chip shop is in line to be named the top East Midlands takeaway for the third year in a row.

Barwell High Street outfit Chris's Fish and Chips is once again in the final top five regional restaurants nominated for the 2017 British Takeaway Awards, organised in association with Just Eat, The Hinckley Times reports.

The shortlist also includes Bombay Bites Evington Road in Leicester , the Square Pizza Company in Leicester , Aroma Indian Food to Go in Hucknall and The Little Italy Pizza Co in Sleaford.